Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer Remote: Jackson, MS About the Job Duration: Long term Contract Position Location: Remote: Jackson, MS Pay rate: Hourly Job ID: 154972 Overview: Client Looking for this position requires a qualified Graphic Designer with at least 5 years' experience in the following areas. Responsibilities: This position requires a qualified Graphic Designer with at least 5 years' experience in the following areas: Design documents, flyers, infographics, conference programs, social media graphics, and other communication materials. Meet with The Office of Early Childhood Education to gain an understanding of their project needs and desired format, including the final publication (i.e., printed hard copy, digital version, epub, etc.). Collaborate with The Office of Early Childhood Education to schedule projects to meet necessary timelines, budget constraints, and overall agency communications plan. Set parameters for print production and work with vendors to ensure final production quality. Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications. Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image. Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each project. Produce drafts for review by The Office of Early Childhood Education and make revisions based on the feedback received. Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and follow agency brand guidelines and style sheets Qualification: REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): THE ABILITY TO: Proficient in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office A strong portfolio of graphic design projects, including print layouts (i.e., flyers, programs, posters, postcards, reports, advertisements), logos, and illustrations.. Preferred/Not Required Experience creating print layouts in Microsoft Word to allow for future editing by client. About our Company DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include: Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical/Dental Insurance Group Accident/Critical Illness Insurance Life Insurance 401 (K)